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Before you start

Tempting as it may be to plunge straight into investing, you may need to address other aspects of your personal finances first. In this section, you'll learn more about some of the things you should take into consideration before putting your money to work.

Always remember that investments can fall in value and you may get back less than you invest.

10 benefits of Smart Investor

Whether you’re new to investing or a more experienced investor, Smart Investor has lots of different tools available to help.

Investing money - the basics

Practical principles for better investors

Investing can potentially get your cash working harder for you. But you need to be prepared to be in it for the long run and understand that unlike saving, it comes with risk: you can lose money. We look at some of the key principles you should take on board before you get started.

Why the savings gap can’t be ignored

The majority of people in the UK recognise the value and importance of saving. But a lack of awareness and understanding means many are at risk of not saving adequately for the future. This must be addressed now.

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Investment strategies

Stay up to date with the latest investment strategies from independent industry experts and our own professionals. We explore a wide range of different ideas and approaches so that you can work out the best investment plan for you.

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If you have any questions, you can give us a call on 0800 279 36671.

Exploring investments on Smart Investor

You have the choice of thousands of investments to help you achieve your financial goals. Once you’ve opened one of our accounts, we offer you various ways to explore and find the right investments for you.

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Barclays Investment Solutions Limited provides wealth and investment products and services (including the Smart Investor investment services) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange and NEX. Registered in England. Registered No. 2752982. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.